ng location of modern learning culture. - Products: Fire resistant doors forster fuego light (T30-RS and T90-RS); Fire resistant fixed glazing forster fuego light F90 with accident-proof requirements; [...] duration of 30 and 90 minutes were used as hallway section doors in the interior area. The slim steel profiles also make possible what was most important to the architects in terms of the conceptual vision – [...] presto 50 and forster presto 60s Architecture: ppp Architekten + generalplaner GmbH, Lübeck, Germany Metal fabrication: Engineer Albert Balk GmbH & Co., KG, Neumünster, Germany Client: Dithmarschen district
glazing must have the same profile facing widths as the original elements, made of angle and T-steel profiles with single glazing. The biggest challenge was the triple-insulating glazing planned during [...] glass front of the former factory halls consisted of uninsulated single glazing with very narrow profiles. On both the north and south façades, a five metre-high and 120 metre-wide front had to be extended [...] glazing. In order to meet the static requirements even with the stipulated narrow face widths of the profiles, the architects opted for the filigree and robust profile system forster unico xs made of steel
Doors and windows with forster unico xs Architecture: Richez & Associés with the Nathalie T’Kint agency Metal construction: Loison Client: Capso (Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer) Cons [...] station renovation This transformation was carried out by teams from Richez Associés and the Nathalie T’Kint architectural agencies, who had to contend with new energy efficiency and sustainable construction [...] semi-fixed window sashes) for sizes up to 1480 mm in width by 2480 mm high. Its unique composition of metal framework combined with the robustness of the steel means it can support loads of up to 150 kg in
old window brackets – simple T-profiles that were welded directly to the steel supporting structure. A narrow profile was therefore required. The insulated steel profiles of the forster unico series from [...] the extra narrow facade profiles, forster unico xs. The listed former technical test hall of the University of Twente was extensively renovated by the architecture firm Team T in a process that began in [...] appearance, the right profile width and the right colour. Jan Prikken explains: “A RAL colour on the profiles would have made the overall appearance too smooth, which is why we chose a powder coating in bronze
sheet metal. The transition from the garage to the ambulance area and the stairwell features two of the new generation of fire resistant doors from the forster fuego light system in solid sheet metal, which [...] are bonded with solid sheet metal on both sides and have insulation in the cavity. The steel doors from Forster were manufactured specifically for this building by the metal constructor Bafento from Gebenstorf [...] opened as a side-hung element and the escape routes safeguarded in the event of a fire. The slim profiles integrated into the exposed-concrete construction have a black-brown powder coating and therefore
– and all with particularly slim face widths on the window profiles. This demanding interplay of effective heat insulation and slim profiles was met perfectly thanks to profile systems from Forster. Another [...] resources – Forster profiles are made entirely of recyclable steel, which makes them particularly sustainable. Furthermore, they have no synthetic insulating materials. With steel window profiles, the clients [...] in terms of sustainable and energy-efficient building, the town houses feature steel outer window profiles with double-leaf window elements made of forster unico Hi for high thermal insulation. The system
flush sheet metal forster unico sliding doors forster unico thermally insulated outside doors Architect (including renovation of Storeroom 3): Stögmüller Architekten ZT GmbH, Linz (Austria) Metal constructor: [...] make it fit for the future in technical and functional terms. As part of this work, Forster steel profiles have been used in the access elements and fire protection measures. The building designed by Peter [...] known as ‘Linz Blue’. All the outside doors with transoms dividing the glass and ultra-slim face profiles made from steel, as per the request of the monument preservation authority, are from the forster
façades in accordance with the ensemble’s listed building status. With their elegantly slim steel profiles, the Forster window systems used contribute to the legendary grand magasin’s resplendent new look [...] façade on the forster unico and forster unico XS steel window system. The particularly slim steel profiles of the segmented bay windows bathe the interiors in light and offer unobstructed views of the Seine [...] While the new window systems with their apertures to the original dimensions and gold-decorated profiles are barely distinguishable from the originals, they ensure maximum 5-star well-being for the hotel
character despite the robustness of the steel. All doors inside the building are constructed with system profiles from Forster – some with impressive leaf heights. The four main doors, for example, are over four [...] steel and main door with forster unico Architecture: Flöckner+Schnöll Architekten, Salzburg, Austria Metal fabrication: Pichler Projects, Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy Prefabricated elements: Bloxer Client:
casement and glazing beads are planked with bronze sheets. In a specially developed process, the metal sheets produced for each element were glued to the powder-coated surfaces of the frames to fit exactly [...] excellent durability. In order to come as close as possible to the contours of the forster unico profiles, the sheets are finely milled on one side before folding. This allows almost sharp-edged bending
concrete and lack of suspended ceilings in the access areas, among other aspects. The thin, flush steel profiles from Forster are the perfect match for this concept. A total of 68 doors and around 700 square metres [...] expansive glazed surfaces without subdivisions with only silicone joints, interrupted by large sheet metal doors made from powder-coated steel. The slim frames and wall-flush elements can be realised extremely [...] doors El30/El60 (forster fuego light) Architecture: Lorenzateliers ZT GmbH , Innsbruck/Wien (AT) Metal fabrication: Allmetall Aluminium- und Stahlbau GmbH , Klagenfurt (AT) Client: Kepler Universitätsklinikum
architects factored preservation into the planning process at an early stage. The choice of window profiles proved to be a challenge: they had to have particularly narrow face widths in order to preserve [...] Profile Systems proved to be the ideal partner for this task, both in terms of its portfolio of window profiles and its experience in developing special solutions. In close cooperation with MTZ-Metalltechnik [...] material used, glass and steel are also pioneering and sustainable: Forster’s particularly durable profiles are made from 100% recyclable steel and do not contain any synthetic insulating materials. This
ant filigree lift glazing Blaser Metallbau AG co-created a major part of the interior space. The metal construction company from Andelfingen planned, produced and supplied around 500 m2 of transparent [...] serves to suspend the lift doors. It goes without saying that this type of construction with extended profiles and beam covers of E30 quality is not the average standard and required various developments and [...] frame. It is fixed around its circumference with welded flat steel lugs which are bolted to the bar profiles inserted in the concrete on the building side. Drilling anchors were not permitted for fixing the
facade. “Forster had previous experience with projects of this scale and therefore had the right profiles for such large spans" added the architect. "They supplied excellent and precise systems, which could [...] insulated curtain wall, forster unico thermally insulated double-leaf doors Architect: De Zwarte Hond Metal constructor: Aluminium Ramenfabriek Alraf B.V. Client: Brands Bouw Groningen Investor: MWPO Photography:
thermal insulation for the building. The dark brown, powder coating almost makes the slender steel profiles disappear, leaving the ensemble with a discreet, delicate and luminous aesthetic. Automatic hinged [...] fixed glazing with forster presto E30 Architecture: PONT12 Architectes SA, Chavannes-près-Renens (CH) Metal construction: AAV Contractors SA, Plan-les-Ouates (CH) Client: Municipality of Carouge (Canton of
one of the key requirements in the public sphere. In the hustle and bustle of a journey, parents can't keep an eye on their children at all times. Due to their age, small children are barely aware of the [...] surfaces ensure the required optical characteristics are achieved. Conclusion In the forster presto profiles, the developer, architect and everyone involved in the planning and implementation have opted for
the units weighing a total of 300 kg on the pumice parapets as before, they now rest on steel U-profiles that we have inserted between the facade supports," explains Gunnar Sellien. Durability with a love [...] the mullion/transom system forster thermfix vario Hi Architects: Knerer und Lang Architekten GmbH Metal engineers: MTZ Metalltechnik Zitzmann GmbH Construction company: N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft Sun protection